Lavenders in Pembridge

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender
Lavender · Lavandula angustifolia

A hardy, drought-tolerant shrub for a sunny, free-draining spot. It grows best in light soil, and hates sitting wet in winter.

60 cm · Full Sun · Low Water

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Calibrated to Pembridge · last frost ≈ 13 May

Plant out April to June. Frost risk October to May.
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Growing guide

Step-by-step instructions for growing Lavender

  1. 01

    Plant Out

    22 Apr to 3 Jun

    Plant rooted cuttings or young plants around 22nd April - 3rd June in a sheltered, sunny spot. Set them at the same depth they were growing before, and firm the soil gently so the roots make good contact. Water in thoroughly straight away.

  2. 02

    Water Through Establishment

    13 May to 24 Jun

    Keep the plants just moist through 13th May - 24th June, checking them in dry spells. Water at the base rather than over the foliage, and stop once the plants are clearly rooted and making new growth.

  3. 03

    Deadhead Spent Stems

    27 Jun to 7 Oct

    Remove faded flower spikes from 27th June - 7th October to keep the plant tidy and extend the display. Cut back to a side shoot or just above fresh growth, but do not cut into old bare wood.

  4. 04

    Prune After Flowering

    11 Aug to 10 Sept

    Prune straight after flowering from 11th August - 10th September. Trim the green growth back lightly to keep a neat mound, but always leave some leafy growth on each stem because lavender will not reshoot from old wood.

  5. 05

    Tidy For Winter

    23 Sept to 6 Nov

    Tidy the plant from 23rd September - 6th November by removing dead flower stalks and any damaged growth. Leave the woody framework in place, and do not hard cut the shrub back.

Companion plants

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Good companions

Plants to avoid

Why companion planting matters

Companion planting can deter pests, improve pollination, and make better use of space. Some plants confuse pests or attract beneficial insects; others improve soil or offer shade to neighbours that need it.

Suggested varieties

Popular varieties of Lavender to consider

Hidcote

Compact with deep purple flowers and a neat habit, good for borders and pots.

Munstead

A classic early-flowering English lavender with a low, rounded shape.

Arctic Snow

A white-flowered form that gives a softer look in mixed plantings.

Rosea

A pink-flowered lavender for a lighter colour scheme.

Lavender guides by town

See how Lavender timing shifts in other towns with different frost dates.